I have heaps of chamomile growing in my herb garden at work, which is always a pleasure to see. Unfortunately, I haven't seen any staff members avail themselves of the fresh chamomile flowers and make tea. I also like lemongrass tea with honey, peppermint, South African Roibos, bancha (kukicha), and lemon-ginger tea.My (black) tea favourites include Russian Caravan, Lapsang Souchong, and Orange Pekoe.kind regards,

Ben

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Learn this from the waters:in mountain clefts and chasms,loud gush the streamlets,but great rivers flow silently.- Sutta Nipata 3.725

If you have stress you should avoid cold drinks. And if you take tea you should take it sweetened with honey. You want a tea that is warming and sweet, and not bitter or astringent. Rich and heavy is good too. Strawberry tea would be good.

my favorite tea for stress is holy basil (tulsi), its not sedating and gives a nice centered energy. 1-3 tsp per day. long term use will help counter the detrimental physiological responses to stress. i drink this regularly, stress or not.

for night time try: 1T chamomile + 1tsp lemon balm

you can also try adding passionflower, skullcap or valerian if you need something more conducive of sleep.

Lately I've been seeing how a good night's sleep can affect the rest of the day ahead. Something that works for me in having a restful night's sleep and thus less stress in the day is to not eat too much at dinnertime (so that by bedtime your stomach is more or less empty), and just before going to bed, having a blend of hops - chamomile - passionflower tea. I use the actual flowers (ie, 'loose' tea, not bags). More potent that way.

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My favorite tea is made with a slice or two of lemon (squeezed) into a piping hot cup of water. Add a packet of your favorite sweetener, sip, and relax. Tastes good before or after meditation.

Caution:Never add tea to a full cup!

What Makes an Elder? :A head of gray hairs doesn't mean one's an elder. Advanced in years, one's called an old fool.But one in whom there is truth, restraint, rectitude, gentleness,self-control, he's called an elder, his impurities disgorged, enlightened.-Dhammpada, 19, translated by Thanissaro Bhikkhu.

Combine components and mix to a homogeneous blend.Place mix into an air tight container or plastic , zip lock bag for future uses.

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Make a half cup of your favorite hot beverage : coffee or Silk.Add to this one tablespoon of Hot Chocolate Mix.After thoroughly mixing add another hot half cup of your favorite beverage.

Sip and enjoy!

What Makes an Elder? :A head of gray hairs doesn't mean one's an elder. Advanced in years, one's called an old fool.But one in whom there is truth, restraint, rectitude, gentleness,self-control, he's called an elder, his impurities disgorged, enlightened.-Dhammpada, 19, translated by Thanissaro Bhikkhu.

Grounded Kratom Powder mixed with cold Applesauce is a great stress reliever and improves focus, well-being, energy and motivation. It is of the same nature as coffee.

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Ingredients: forty each - Ice cubesteaspoon - Favorite instant tea or coffee1 cup - Tonic Water with QuinineFill balance of space with water or other favorite beverage.

ProcessIn a large container: i use a sixteen ounce jogging bottle with a lid.Add ice cubes to bottle.Add tea granulesAdd tonic water.Add water or other beverage to fill container to top.Let chill.Drink.

What Makes an Elder? :A head of gray hairs doesn't mean one's an elder. Advanced in years, one's called an old fool.But one in whom there is truth, restraint, rectitude, gentleness,self-control, he's called an elder, his impurities disgorged, enlightened.-Dhammpada, 19, translated by Thanissaro Bhikkhu.